In conjunction with The Man Who Knew Infinity Expii is proud to present the first round of the inaugural Spirit of Ramanujan Talent Initiative, which seeks to discover mathematical talent, from around the world, through creative challenges. This initiative, inspired by Srinivasa Ramanujan, a mathematical genius who overcame impossible odds to change the future of mathematics, will connect participants with transformative educational opportunities through grants supported by the Templeton World Charity Foundation.

To apply :- https://www.expii.com/ramanujan

The Spirit of Ramanujan Math Talent Initiative is presented by Ken Ono, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Mathematics at Emory University; Expii, the open, personalized learning platform; and the Templeton World Charity Foundation, in conjunction with IFC Films and Pressman Film, producers of the motion picture The Man Who Knew Infinity. The Spirit of Ramanujan Math Talent Initiative strives to find undiscovered mathematicians around the world and match them with advancement opportunities.

The creators of the Spirit of Ramanujan Math Talent Initiative were inspired by the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a gifted mathematician and the subject of the film. In 1913, Ramanujan, a poor Hindu college dropout who was self-taught in mathematics, reached out to renowned British mathematician G.H. Hardy in his search for mathematical peers and colleagues. Hardy was so astonished by Ramanujan’s mathematical theories that he invited Ramanujan to Cambridge to study and collaborate. From the start, Ramanujan was fighting against the odds because of his poverty, his location, and the inflexibility of formal schooling. Yet with his brilliant mind, his dreams, and the support of the mathematical community, he defied those odds and went on to change the future of mathematics. Together with Hardy, Ramanujan innovated vast tracts of mathematics before returning to India in fragile health. Tragically, he died at 32, leaving three enigmatic notebooks that drive cutting-edge research to this day.

Selected individuals will be awarded Templeton-Ramanujan Scholarly Development Prizes to use for furthering their educational pursuits and development. Just as Ramanujan’s journey was transformed by his introduction to the mathematical community, successful applicants will be invited to participate in the 2017 Joint Mathematics Meetings, which will be held in Atlanta from January 4-7, 2017. There, they will engage with award-winning mathematicians (e.g., Fields Medalists, Cole Prize winners, Steele Prize winners, etc.) Organized by the Mathematical Association of America and the American Mathematical Society, the JMM is the largest annual mathematics conference in the world. Its purpose is to advance mathematical achievement, encourage research, and provide the communication necessary to progress in the field.

In the spirit of Ramanujan, up to 10 participants will be offered financial support to attend and participate in approved summer research in mathematics such as the REU in Arithmetic Geometry and Number Theory at Emory University.

Successful applicants will be invited to participate in the 2017 Joint Mathematics Meetings,
Date: January 4-7, 2017
Venue: Atlanta
There, they will engage with award-winning mathematicians (e.g., Fields Medalists, Cole Prize winners, Steele Prize winners, etc.) Organized by the Mathematical Association of America and the American Mathematical Society, the JMM is the largest annual mathematics conference in the world. Its purpose is to advance mathematical achievement, encourage research, and provide the communication necessary to progress in the field. Up to 10 participants will be offered financial support to attend and participate in approved summer research in mathematics. They will receive a Templeton-Ramanujan Summer Fellows Prize to cover the summer program expenses.

Applications Include:

(*) Cover Letter which summarizes a candidate’s dreams, goals, and wishes.

(*) Research statement which offers examples of a candidate’s accomplishments and mathematical creativity.

(*) Two reference Letters

(*) Publication List (optional)

(*) Curriculum Vitae

(*) Academic Transcripts (unofficial ok)

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Publication List
• Transcripts (unofficial ok)
• Two Reference Letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at this site )

And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:

http://www.mathcs.emory.edu/~ono/spirit.html

404 727 5120

Dept of Mathematics and Computer Science
Emory University
400 Dowman Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322
USA

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